Welcome to the inaugural issue of this biannual newsletter on metropolitan management prepared by UN-Habitat along with several international metropolitan experts and partners. Under the theme “Unveiling Metropolitan Action” this piece comprises several inviting sections, articles, and stories.
It begins by featuring the highlights from the World Metropolitan Day 2023. Then, UN-Habitat’s recent progress made, and results achieved in the metropolitan projects, advocacy and partnerships are spotlight. The guest articles explore two timely topics: Heritage and the Metropolis and Multilevel Governance for better Metropolises. The newsletter also features Barcelona Metropolitan Area in the segment on “How are you managing the Metopolis?” This inaugural edition finalizes by sharing a snippet of what’s next in the metropolitan space.